Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Winnebago Industries • Forest City, IA

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About The Position

The Associate Manufacturing Engineer researches, develops, and implements solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, safety, and employee retention. The role assists with production design changes, defines and creates assembly processes, and supports troubleshooting and resolution of manufacturing process and design issues. It also contributes to the development of procedures and equipment for manufacturing-related testing and troubleshooting, and researches and implements production tooling and fixtures.

The position estimates manufacturing costs and capabilities as needed and is responsible for the runoff, delivery, and launch of new or re-tooled equipment for new programs. It maintains manufacturing data to monitor, measure, and improve processes; collaborates across functions on cost-saving measures; and develops standard work procedures and best practices. The engineer conducts root cause analysis, leads process improvement projects, and supports new product development and introduction to promote efficient and effective production processes. Work is directed toward continuous improvement aligned with corporate strategy and goals for safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Manufacturing knowledge with lean principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal listening and communication skills, with the ability to connect with all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and facilitate multiple projects effectively, including complex cross-functional projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment and effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Self-motivation, willingness to learn and grow, and a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Additional on-the-job experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and implement solutions to improve efficiency, safety, and employee retention.
• Assist with and coordinate the implementation of design changes in production.
• Assist with defining and creating assembly processes.
• Consult on and assist with troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing process and design issues.
• Assist with developing procedures and equipment for manufacturing-related testing and troubleshooting.
• Research and assist with implementing production tooling and fixtures.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and capabilities as required.
• Manage runoff, delivery, and launch of new or re-tooled equipment to support new programs.
• Execute processes and projects that continuously improve business outcomes in line with corporate strategy, commitments, and goals.
• Maintain manufacturing data to monitor, measure, and improve processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost-saving measures.
• Develop and maintain standard work procedures and best practices.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop solutions to production issues.
• Lead and facilitate process improvement projects.
• Support new product development and introduction to ensure efficient and effective production processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level